Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
A retrospective study recently published in the journal Pediatric Rheumatology has detailed the different antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) phenotypes in pediatric patients in effort to develop care approaches which are more personalized. APS APS is…
Understanding the driving factors behind a condition is necessary for the development of effective treatments. A recent study has advanced our understanding of preeclampsia, a rare complication that impacts five…
According to a story from Ebene Magazine, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially authorized that immunocompromised people could receive a third booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. This…
According to a story from the Bognor Regis Observer, 25 year old Kieren Rogers had his first stroke last August. It was a minor event, but he still needed to…
Every autumn, VTE Dublin is held to discuss treatment, care, and research centered around venous thromboembolism (VTE). The conference consists of clinicians and experts who are passionate about improving the…
by Lauren Taylor from In The Cloud Copy A comorbidity occurs when there is a presence of one or more additional illnesses or conditions that co-occur with the primary condition.…
Dr. Lisa Sammaritano from Weill Cornell Medical College has explained a way to lower risks within pregnancy for those with rheumatic diseases. Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases Patients who have a…
Lupus Canada and the Lupus Foundation of America have joined together to award the 2020 Lupus Canada Catalyst Award. This grant is intended to fund one year of research that…
Ali Hardy struggled with her health for a long time. In an article for The Mighty, Ali, an actress in New York City, explains that she was never able to…
Is it safe for those with autoimmune rheumatic diseases to undergo the termination of a pregnancy? According to research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, the answer is yes. Learn more…
According to a recent article in Healio, the National Institute of Health states that one-third of strokes occurring for the first time to people under fifty can be linked to…
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) causes various complications, one of which is thrombosis. Researchers are looking at ways to assess an APS patient’s risk of thrombosis, which covers various factors. Treatment will…
According to a publication from Medicine Matters, a 12-person task force organized by the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) has released a set of 12 recommendations to improve quality of…
According to a story from The Rheumatologist, there still remains much to be learned about the mysterious rare disease antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, which is also known as simply antiphospholipid syndrome.…
As summer approaches, let's not take our eye off the ball on awareness efforts! June is Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome Awareness Month! Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by…
Our gut bacteria may be responsible for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). What do you need to know about the ordinary gut bacteria known as commensals, and APS? Keep reading, or view…
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